Telehealth services flourished during the pandemic as people sought out faster access to assistance from their home. A partnership between Amazon and Teladoc is adding a layer of immediacy by connecting Amazon's Echo devices to non-emergency healthcare professionals, bringing easier access to care.

Google has rolled out an update in Ukraine that will send air raid alerts to users with Android phones. As brands pull out of Russia and donations mount for victims of conflict in Ukraine, some are adapting their offerings to provide immediate assistance to those on the ground.

The Alibaba-owned Freshippo supermarkets are transforming the grocery shopping experience in China into one that’s truly seamless and omnichannel. In doing so, these stores are responding to the changing habits and expectations of post-pandemic Chinese grocery shoppers.

Americans’ approach to using technology in their shopping journeys has fundamentally shifted due to COVID-19, providing new opportunities for brands as pandemic restrictions come to an end. Canvas8 polled 1,020 people and spoke to eight individuals to explore this topic in depth.